ZHAI Yichen, CHU Wuli, LIU Kaiye, et al. Uncertainty Quantification Method on the Influence of Global Blade Twist Angle Errors on Axial Compressor Performance[J]. Journal of Xi’an Jiaotong University, 2025, 59(3): 110-123.
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ZHAI Yichen, CHU Wuli, LIU Kaiye, et al. Uncertainty Quantification Method on the Influence of Global Blade Twist Angle Errors on Axial Compressor Performance[J]. Journal of Xi’an Jiaotong University, 2025, 59(3): 110-123.DOI: 10.7652/xjtuxb202503011.
Uncertainty Quantification Method on the Influence of Global Blade Twist Angle Errors on Axial Compressor Performance
To investigate the impact of global twist angle errors on performance parameters and flow field structure of transonic axial compressor blades
an uncertainty quantification process and method are being proposed for studying Rotor37. A three-dimensional reduced-order model of geometric uncertainty is being constructed based on the principal component analysis method. By selecting three-dimensional normal distribution variables in a non-intrusive chaotic polynomial
numerical methods are used to solve the full three-dimensional Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations at required sample points to construct a non-intrusive chaotic polynomial for evaluating performance responses with a large sample size. The findings reveal that the statistical results of performance parameters show a normal distribution with an unaffected mean level but with around 1% fluctuation. Through Spearman correlation analysis
critical spanwise section positions influencing the flow field are identified
indicating the strongest negative correlation between efficiency and twist angle errors in the 70% to 100% blade height range. This emphasizes the need to improve machining accuracy in this region. Analysis of flow field fluctuations under statistical significance and flow field characteristics of blades with extreme efficiency reveals the mechanism of twist angle errors on performance. The results show that the most severe flow field fluctuations occur at the tip clearance leakage flow and shock wave positions
where twist angle errors affect both positions and the intensity of their mutual interference
thus influencing downstream blockage and ultimately affecting efficiency. It is evident that the influence of global twist angle errors on blade performance and flow field cannot be ignored
and should be carefully considered in robust design based on flow field characteristics.
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